The story takes place in an outer borough of New York City, in a rather run-down area of Avenue Q, where homes are rented out by former Diff’rent Strokes child star Gary Coleman, excellently played by Matthew J. Henry.

In residence is teaching assistant Kate Monster (Rachel Jerram) who is looking for love, lazy Brian (Edward Judge) who lives with his Japanese fiance, therapist Christmas Eve (Jacqueline Tate) Trekkie Monster (Chris Thatcher) who loves nothing but pornography and roommates Princeton (Adam Pettigrew) who realises he is gay and happy-go-lucky Nicky (Chris Thatcher).

Rod (Adam Pettigrew) arrives looking for a place to stay after graduating with a BA in English. He fits right in and becomes close friends with Kate Monster.

Unfortunately Rod is distracted by the vampish Lucy (Rachel Jerram) and two mischievous bears (Katharine Moraz and Chris Thatcher) while overbearing Mrs T (Katharine Moraz) looks on.

There is so much to look at throughout the show — the actors who talk and move the puppets, the ever-changing set, and two video screens that reveal people’s thoughts with hilarious consequences. Through catchy songs, it looks at homelessness, unemployment, falling in love, one night stands, the internet, pornography, racism, being gay and following your dreams.

This politically incorrect but cleverly-written show is extremely funny and can only be described as a cross between Sesame Street and The Muppets for adults only.

Catch it while you can as it leaves Nottingham on Saturday night (April 30) — DAB.